Info Page Tag: Info Page. How to support a person with dementia during a hospital stay There are many ways you can support a person with dementia during their stay in hospital, both emotionally and practically. If you find fault with their treatment, you can also make a complaint. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Preparing for a hospital stay when a person has dementia There may come a time when a person with dementia needs to go into hospital. This could be planned, such as tests and treatment, or it might be unplanned, following an emergency. This guidance can help you prepare for both. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Managing a personal budget (including Direct payments) Read about the number of ways that a personal budget can be paid and managed. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Personal budgets Find out what a personal budget is, who can receive one, how a personal budget can be used and how it is managed (including the direct payments option). Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Activity ideas for people with dementia If you've recently been diagnosed with dementia, there are many ways to keep active and involved. Here are some dementia-friendly activities you can do at home, in the community, and through Alzheimer's Society. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Tips for keeping active and involved when you have dementia Staying active and involved will help you to live well with dementia. Tips for keeping active include keeping things simple, reducing distractions and breaking tasks down into steps. Read more
Advice Your answers: Health appointments Talking Point members share advice about what to do when a person with dementia doesn't want to attend regular check-ups. Talking Point members share advice about what to do when a person with dementia doesn't want to attend regular check-ups. ... 01 October 2018
Advice How to spot (and challenge) negative language about dementia in the media The media has a big role to play in shaping how society thinks about dementia. Find out you can help challenge negative language and harmful stereotypes about dementia in the media. The media has a big role to play in shaping how society thinks about dementia. Find out you can help challenge negative language and harmful stereotypes about dementia in the media. ... 14 September 2018
Advice My neighbour says she's fine but I'm worried about her - what can I do? Our Ask an expert column looks at safeguarding and what you can do if you're concerned about someone else. Our Ask an expert column looks at safeguarding and what you can do if you're concerned about someone else. ... 01 August 2018
Advice Activity ideas: Films and cinema We look at ways for people living with dementia to continue enjoying films and cinema. We look at ways for people living with dementia to continue enjoying films and cinema. ... 01 August 2018
Advice Your answers: Continence products Talking Point members share advice about getting the right continence products for a person with dementia. Talking Point members share advice about getting the right continence products for a person with dementia. ... 01 August 2018
Advice 4 ways to plan for the future when living with dementia Planning for the future as a person living with dementia can sometimes be difficult to think about, but it ensures your wishes are followed. Here are four things to consider when planning for your future. Planning for the future as a person living with dementia can sometimes be difficult to think about, but it ensures your wishes are followed. Here are four things to consider when planning for your future. ... 03 July 2018
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